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TM5-4210-229-14&P
4-178. DRAG LINK REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Press
Materials/Parts
Drag Link (488703C91)
General Safety Instructions
Engine OFF.
Transmission in (N) neutral.
Parking brake set.
Battery selector switch OFF.
REMOVAL
a.
Disconnect drag link from pitman arm (paragraph
4-176).
b.
Remove cotter pin (1) from the attaching nut (2).
c.
Remove nut (2).
d.
Remove the drag link (3) from the pitman arm (4)
and steering knuckle end (5).
e.
Remove two drag link ends (6) by using a press.
INSTALLATION
a.
Press drag link ends (6) into drag link rod (3).
b.
Connect drag link ends (6) to pitman arm (4) and to
steering knuckle (5) and secure with castellated nut
(2).
c.
Torque nut (2) to minimum 90 ft-lb (122 N.m) and
insert cotter pin (1).
4-194
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